By reining in the excess of existing criminal offenses, lawmakers can chart a new course that improves the state’s business climate and enhances public safety by targeting law enforcement, prosecutorial, and judicial resources at those who pose a true danger to their fellow Texans.
Criminal Justice
Local Governments Failing Victims of Sexual Assault: Law Enforcement Needs State Support
There is less than a 30% chance that a rape victim in most major Texas cities sees justice served. According to FBI clearance rate data collected from city police departments, the city of Austin only cleared about 27% of rape cases between February 2025 to February 2026. Victims in the city of Houston only fared slightly better...
May 11, 2026